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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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